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Turtle 'panel beater' saves lives with 3D printer and dental glue

A dedicated rescuer in Victoria's east is repairing shattered turtle shells using a 3D printer and dental glue, preventing fatalities.

When turtles are struck on country roads, their shattered shells often mean certain death. However, one rescuer in Victoria's east is using innovative methods to patch them up.

Utilizing a 3D printer and dental glue, this dedicated 'panel beater' repairs damaged shells, allowing the animals to return to the wild.